Juvenile
When Your Child Is Accused of Inappropriate Touching
Accusations that your child inappropriately touched another child can turn your world upside down. No matter how outlandish or improbable…
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Drug Crimes
New Fentanyl Laws in Texas
The overdose epidemic in the United States is continuing to take its toll on the population. While the numbers have slightly decreased in…
Assault
Family Violence Charges and Your H-1B Visa
Each minute, an intimate partner physically abuses nearly 20 people in the U.S., translating to almost 10 million people in a year. Family…
Sex Crimes
Solicitation of Prostitution & Immigration in Texas
Yes, if you are convicted of solicitation of prostitution in TX, you could lose your immigration status. In Texas, solicitation of…
Homicide
What Happens When a Teen Is Charged With Intoxication Manslaughter After a Fatal Car Crash?
This past March, a 17-year-old driver killed a family of six in an intoxicated driving accident. The teen attempted to pass in a no-passing…
Sex Crimes
Solicitation of Prostitution Charges in Dallas, Texas
In Texas, soliciting prostitution is a state jail felony. Learn what the charge involves, the penalties on a first or repeat offense, and…
Assault
Domestic Violence Statute of Limitations in Texas
Texas HB 467 (2023) extended the statute of limitations for certain family-violence cases. Learn the new deadlines and what they mean if…
Sex Crimes
Is Solicitation of Prostitution a Felony? What You Need to Know
While solicitation of prostitution may not appear to be a serious offense, in Texas, it’s a felony. The penalty can be up to jail time. If…
Sex Crimes
Prostitution Sting Operations in Texas
A prostitution sting is an undercover operation that involves police officers posing as sex workers to gather sufficient evidence for…
Assault
Can a Victim Violate a No-Contact Order in Texas?
No, since the no-contact order is issued to another party, a victim can’t violate it. Legally, there isn’t anything preventing the victim…
Field notes
Is It Illegal to Put a Tracking Device on Someone Without Them Knowing?
In Texas, it’s illegal to put a tracking device on someone without them knowing about it. The Texas Penal Code Ann §16.06 specifically…
Theft
Accused of Organized Retail Theft?
Theft of any kind is a crime. However, some people make a living from methodically stealing valuable items from stores and fencing them…